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Boise State Idaho Carroll College RMC Lake Forest College| The College of Idaho | Bushnell University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | Bushnell | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | Bushnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
C of I | Bushnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1140/1215 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
C of I | Bushnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | Bushnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $245 |
Diversity |
C of I | Bushnell | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
C of I | Bushnell | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 35% | ||
Campus |
C of I | Bushnell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Idaho is larger than than Bushnell based on total student enrollment (1,082 students vs. 699 students)
C of I vs. Bushnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or Bushnell?
- The College of Idaho is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($33,825.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at C of I than Bushnell University ($33,825.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bushnell University than C of I ($23,787 vs. $24,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 3.2% lower than costs at The College of Idaho ($10,480 vs. $10,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than Bushnell University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 15.7% larger than aid received Bushnell University ($23,878 vs. $20,642)
C of I vs. Bushnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or Bushnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bushnell or C of I .
- Bushnell has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than C of I (45.5%)
C of I vs. Bushnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I or Bushnell? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Bushnell and C of I.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than The College of Idaho (100% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bushnell University earn on average $200 more per year than C of I graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $45,700)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $2,264 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($23,731 vs. $25,995)
- Bushnell graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/